Guest book dilemma

HisGirlFriday13 · January 2014

FWIW, we did guest books on each table. We put copies of our favourite books on all the tables and asked people to sign those. They're books from our personal library, and they're books we read and re-read often, so pulling them off the shelves to re-read them enables us to see what our friends wrote in our books on our wedding day, which is really awesome.

Inkdancer · January 2014

HisGirlFriday13 said:

FWIW, we did guest books on each table. We put copies of our favourite books on all the tables and asked people to sign those. They're books from our personal library, and they're books we read and re-read often, so pulling them off the shelves to re-read them enables us to see what our friends wrote in our books on our wedding day, which is really awesome.

I love this idea! We are having books on every table as decoration, I had never thought of asking people to sign them!

Jen4948 · January 2014

Inkdancer said:

HisGirlFriday13 said:

FWIW, we did guest books on each table. We put copies of our favourite books on all the tables and asked people to sign those. They're books from our personal library, and they're books we read and re-read often, so pulling them off the shelves to re-read them enables us to see what our friends wrote in our books on our wedding day, which is really awesome.

I love this idea! We are having books on every table as decoration, I had never thought of asking people to sign them!

I like this idea too. It's sort of like signing yearbooks in high school, I guess, but it's not a bad idea. The only issue is that someone could make a snarky remark about how much they hate/d the book in question. Some people can get really nasty!

Inkdancer · January 2014

Jen4948 said:

Inkdancer said:

HisGirlFriday13 said:

FWIW, we did guest books on each table. We put copies of our favourite books on all the tables and asked people to sign those. They're books from our personal library, and they're books we read and re-read often, so pulling them off the shelves to re-read them enables us to see what our friends wrote in our books on our wedding day, which is really awesome.

I love this idea! We are having books on every table as decoration, I had never thought of asking people to sign them!

I like this idea too. It's sort of like signing yearbooks in high school, I guess, but it's not a bad idea. The only issue is that someone could make a snarky remark about how much they hate/d the book in question. Some people can get really nasty!

I'm using vintage encyclopedias... I hope nobody is super opposed to knowledge!

But yeah, rude people stink.

Jen4948 · January 2014

Inkdancer said:

Jen4948 said:

Inkdancer said:

HisGirlFriday13 said:

FWIW, we did guest books on each table. We put copies of our favourite books on all the tables and asked people to sign those. They're books from our personal library, and they're books we read and re-read often, so pulling them off the shelves to re-read them enables us to see what our friends wrote in our books on our wedding day, which is really awesome.

I love this idea! We are having books on every table as decoration, I had never thought of asking people to sign them!

I like this idea too. It's sort of like signing yearbooks in high school, I guess, but it's not a bad idea. The only issue is that someone could make a snarky remark about how much they hate/d the book in question. Some people can get really nasty!

I'm using vintage encyclopedias... I hope nobody is super opposed to knowledge!

But yeah, rude people stink.

That should be cool. I have a dictionary that my grandfather won in a spelling bee that has his name inscribed in the front, and I'd use that on my parents' table if I were doing this...I bet my mom and her sisters would get a kick out of it.

LowerEastSiiide · January 2014

Because I support grandmas and believe in making them happy

And I'd give you my thumbprint but secretly roll my eyes about it - so annoying

And I DO hate programs more than guestbooks- correct

acove2006 said:

LowerEastSiiide said:

I wouldn't do a thumbprint tree- no one wants to put their thumbs in ink- ever, let alone at a wedding.
Use your grandma's guest book at the rehearsal dinner

ugh there is nothing I hate more than a guestbook

To the bolded, that's a blanket statement and not true. A few of us have stated that we'd be okay with leaving our thumbprint.

Second, if you hate guest books so much why are you suggesting she have 2 at 2 different events???

KickAssMOH · January 2014

I stamped a thumb-print tree where there were wipes and hand sanitizer available on the table. Everyone participated, and the end result was really pretty. It was a formal wedding, and no one ruined their attire.

LowerEastSiiide · January 2014

You had a child's arts and crafts project at a formal wedding? I betcha there was a buffet too

PrettyGirlLost · January 2014

LowerEastSiiide said:

You had a child's arts and crafts project at a formal wedding? I betcha there was a buffet too

OMG the nerve! Yes, a buffet is soo tacky /rolls eyes.

KickAssMOH · January 2014

LowerEastSiiide said:

You had a child's arts and crafts project at a formal wedding? I betcha there was a buffet too

It wasn't that big of a deal. The rest of the wedding was properly hosted - plated meals, open bar, etc. I should not have written "formal"...that was my mistake. No attire was mentioned on the invitation, it just ended up being a very upscale event. No one was forced to do the thumbprint thing, but it was there as an option, and now it looks beautiful in a frame in their house. I cannot imagine that anyone attended their wedding and side-eyed the "arts and crafts project".

I have learned a great deal from this forum that has helped me properly host my own wedding and has given me great perspective for all future events that I might host or attend. I disagree with people's negative opinions on the thumb-print guest book (with handy-wipes provided) being poor etiquette. Some days it seems like people just blast their opinions on this board because they need something or someone to put down or disagree with to spice up their morning and this just seems like one of those instances.

antoto · January 2014

I'm happy to do thumbprints as long as you have wipes available! Getting a smidge of ink on one single finger and being able to wipe it off immediately doesn't really freak me out.

crunchymamaof2 · January 2014

KickAssMOH said:

LowerEastSiiide said:

You had a child's arts and crafts project at a formal wedding? I betcha there was a buffet too

It wasn't that big of a deal. The rest of the wedding was properly hosted - plated meals, open bar, etc. I should not have written "formal"...that was my mistake. No attire was mentioned on the invitation, it just ended up being a very upscale event. No one was forced to do the thumbprint thing, but it was there as an option, and now it looks beautiful in a frame in their house. I cannot imagine that anyone attended their wedding and side-eyed the "arts and crafts project".
I have learned a great deal from this forum that has helped me properly host my own wedding and has given me great perspective for all future events that I might host or attend. I disagree with people's negative opinions on the thumb-print guest book (with handy-wipes provided) being poor etiquette. Some days it seems like people just blast their opinions on this board because they need something or someone to put down or disagree with to spice up their morning and this just seems like one of those instances.

I didn't see anyone say it was against etiquette. Many shared that they didn't like the idea and didn't recommend it, but you wouldn't be committing a faux pas by having one.

artist1320 · April 2014

You could use one for the bridal shower and one for the reception.
The fingerprint trees are cute and I think it depends on the ink you use. Some are easier to wipe off than others. Definitely provide wipes. They are a fun keepsake you can frame and have on your wall as a memento.

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Simply Fated · April 2014

I agree with pps who said they support grandma's so they would use the guest book to please her lol. I'm sorry, but maybe it's because I recently had mine die and am feeling all sentimental or something.
Is there any way you would consider using both?

I'm not sure if I would do a thumbprint at someone's wedding, but it might depend on the situation. I never sign guestbooks, though. That's just me and not really relevant to your question. Just thought I throw out my 2 cents, in case it helped any.

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